Just hit 100 weeks in the row at the gym? Now you can easily share your best moments

We hear this story from our community all the time – people dragging themselves out of bed in the morning to keep their gym streak alive, or going out of their way to try a new pizza joint so they … Continue reading →

Good news, Windows Phone fans: we’ve been working closely with Nokia and Microsoft, and today, we’re finally taking the covers off a brand new version of Foursquare for Windows Phone 8, specially optimized for Nokia’s shiny new Lumia phones. So … Continue reading →

Find delicious cocktails near you, and join us in NYC for for a taste of the city’s best local eats and spirits!

At Foursquare, we love helping people discover great places to eat, drink, and find a killer cocktail (especially here in New York, where our team is always on the lookout for a great speakeasy). So we’re excited to combine our … Continue reading →

Get tips from your friends, even when they’re not around #new4sq

With the new Foursquare, we crunch our data to show you the most interesting things nearby, as soon as you open the app. We also know you never want to miss out on a recommendation from a friend. So, we’re rolling … Continue reading →

Heading to Coachella? Find the best things to do before, during, and after the festival with the new Foursquare

This weekend and next, thousands of people are heading to Indio, California for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and we’re partnering up with Coachella for the second year in a row to help you make the most of … Continue reading →

Chronometers! Fancy satellites! We’re nerding out on the new #TimeNav exhibit at the Smithsonian

Explorers! This Friday, the Smithsonian is launching a new Time & Navigation exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum, which looks at the history and future of navigating the earth, air, space, and sea. Given our passion for exploring and discovering … Continue reading →

Find places faster! Put an Explore widget on your Android home screen

If you’re always looking for a new coffee shop to try, the most perfectly charred coal oven pizza, or the best indie bookstore around, chances are you’ve made frequent use of the Explore tab in your foursquare app. Now, we’ve … Continue reading →

Points, battles, charity, and cheeseburgers! National Cheeseburger Day is next week

Brioche bun or sesame, Kobe beef or pre-made patty, blue cheese or straight-up American — National Cheeseburger Day is just a week away! Start planning where you’ll go to mark the occasion (and unlock that next level of the Flame … Continue reading →

Heels. Heidi. Versace. Meat dress. #newbadge

DVF, D&G, YSL – all the way to H&M. If you’re in New York, London, Tokyo, Milan, Paris, Los Angeles, or Moscow, check in to an event or boutique during your city’s upcoming fashion week and unlock the Fashion Week … Continue reading →

Got a great check-in you want to let your friend know about? Tag them on Facebook and Twitter!

Want to let a friend know that you’re trying the dish they recommended, invite them to join you at the bar, or let the world know you’re hanging out with them? You can mention them in your foursquare check-in, and … Continue reading →

Introducing Local Updates from businesses – keeping up with the places you love has never been easier!

foursquare is all about helping you make the most of where you are. When you’re out and about, we can help you decide where to go next, what to order, and let you know about all the interesting things happening … Continue reading →

Making a Better Map: four months of @OpenStreetMap with @MapBox & @foursquare

Earlier this year, we embraced the OpenStreetMap movement, changing all the maps on foursquare.com to gorgeous maps powered by MapBox. Today, we’re featuring a guest post from MapBox data lead Alex Barth on how MapBox works with the foursquare community and OpenStreetMap … Continue reading →

From historic architecture and picturesque streets to hoppin’ nightlife and techno extravaganzas, unlocking the Gem of the Baltics and City of Three Towers badges will have you living life to the fullest. These badges were created with the help and expertise of our … Continue reading →

From @maroon5 to @ollyofficial, keep up with your favorite artists on #allnew4sq!

With tons of amazing artists checking in, leaving tips, and bestowing exclusive specials on fans at their shows, foursquare is great for music lovers. And, with #allnew4sq, it’s even easier to follow your favorite musicians’ tips, lists, and tour stops, right … Continue reading →

There’s a lot you can do with #allnew4sq, from figuring out what to do Friday night to expressing your love for cheese. Take a look at 5 more features to take advantage of in the new app: 1. Check in quickly … Continue reading →

The #allnew4sq is here. Download it now!

We founded foursquare with a pretty lofty goal: to help people make the most of where they are. It’s a hard problem to solve, and, after three years of seeing how our 20-million strong community has used the app, we’re … Continue reading →

Win your ticket to the 2012 Olympic Games in London with foursquare!

The Summer Olympics hit London in less than ten weeks and the International Olympic Committee wants to reward the foursquare community with a trip to London 2012! All you have to do is get out and celebrate Olympic Day (June … Continue reading →

Find the perfect dinner spot, and make a reservation too

Need to figure out your date night plans? You can already use Explore to find great restaurants based on places you and your friends like and the dishes you’re craving. Plus, you can read tips from regulars and check out the … Continue reading →

A faster way for businesses to start connecting with customers on foursquare

Over 20,000,000 people use foursquare to discover and share new experiences. It’s also an incredibly powerful tool for businesses who want to connect with their customers, and over 750,000 of them have already signed up for our free merchant tools … Continue reading →

Find the perfect flowers (and the florist where you can get them) for Mother’s Day!

Want to find just the right bouquet to send to mom next weekend? Now when you search for “Flower Shops” on Explore, you can see just what’s for sale at thousands of places across the U.S., thanks to our awesome … Continue reading →